How does the grading system work?

As you progress in Taekwon-Do you will be tested by an external examiner at club gradings. The grading process is very important to both your training and the growth of the GTUK. Gradings are designed to improve your techniques and maintain your enthusiasm, whilst being a test of both your physical and mental strength. There are ten gradings before you reach you Black Belt.

You will be expected to take four of these gradings per year (up to Blue Belt) and then three per year until you are ready to take your Black Belt grading. By successfully completing your gradings you will be awarded a belt. The colour of your belt is a representation of your ability. The GTUK sets high standards and gradings are thorough, just turning up does not earn you the right to the next belt!